• CCAR Annual Crab Feed Ticket Sales End Soon
• Help CA Wildfire Victims – Donate Now
• Tony Robbins: Kick Off 2025 Strong! – Feb. 12
• Free .realtor Domain
• CCAR Scholarship Foundation Poker Tournament – Mar. 22
RPR Commercial – Advanced Class
Wed., Jan. 29 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Combatting & Preventing Real Estate Fraud
Wed., Jan. 29 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
WomanUP!® Live Show
Wed., Jan. 29 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
New Year, New Goals: Smart Real Estate Goals for 2025
Wed., Jan. 29 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Mobile MLS: Setting Up Buyers In Collab Center (Auto-Email Drip System)
Thu., Jan. 30 | 11:00am – 11:30am
MLS: How to Add & Maintain Your Listings
Thu., Jan. 30 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Jan. 31 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Jan. 31 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
February 2025 Tax Summit: 4-part Series
Wed., Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
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Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Stay tuned for CCAR YPN’s first event of 2025,
coming this March!
These 5 Professional Insecurities Could Cost You Money
By Nicole Slaughter Graham
Most real estate professionals all have that one thing they absolutely don’t want to do: public speaking, door-knocking, networking. The reality is that not partaking in certain aspects of the business could be costing you money or keeping you from reaching your full potential in the business. YPN member, real estate trainer and presenter, Heather Haase, recently covered some common industry phobias and how to overcome them on the Agent Inner Circle blog. Her original post was written in a Halloween theme, and each phobia is listed as a well-known Halloween character: ghouls, ghosts and phantoms to name a few.
Her take on these dreaded insecurities definitely fit the Halloween vibe, but the reality is that they can affect your real estate business year-round. Haase listed the following professional fears in her post:
Public Speaking
“I absolutely love being on stage, yet every time before I get up there, I’m a ball of nerves,” Haase writes. “Some of those who know me, like my friend John Gillam, can tell you about my pre-show panic attacks where I feel “not good enough” for the audience.”
Prospecting
“In real estate, the beauty lies in being able to build your business in whatever way suits you. Working FSBOs or Expireds is classic—it works, but it’s not everyone’s style. Personally, I’ve sworn off FSBOs because it’s just not my cup of tea. I’ve found other…
The RAF supports political activities at the local, state, and national levels. It gives REALTORS® the financial resources needed to advocate for policies which protect property rights and REALTORS® ability to effectively conduct their business.
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CCAR Scholarship Foundation’s Puppies & Poker – A Night of Fun for a Great Cause! – Mar. 22
Join the CCAR Scholarship Foundation on Sat., Mar. 22 at Back Forty Texas BBQ in Pleasant Hill for a night of poker, great food, and fundraising! Doors open at 4:30pm, with a buffet dinner at 5:00pm and cards flying at 6:00pm.
$40 – Dinner Only | $100 – Dinner & Poker | $1000 – Table of 10
Limited seating – reserve early! No poker experience needed—just bring your game face! Sponsorships are also available.
Details & Tickets
Bill Erb: 925.698.4495 | [email protected]
Michael Moore: 925.289.8930 | [email protected]
Don’t Miss Out! 🦀 CCAR Annual Crab Feed This Friday
Last Chance for Tickets (No Door Sales!)
Join us at the Pleasant Hill Community Center this Fri., Jan. 31 from 6:00 to 10:00pm for
CCAR’s 24th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser – A Crustacean Celebration You Won’t Want to Miss!
We’re serving up delicious crab, tri-tip, and pasta with a complimentary glass of bubbly champagne, and an evening packed with fun! Get ready to dance the night away with our DJ, try your luck at the raffle and auction, and top it all off by bidding on one of the irresistible cakes during the exciting cake auction.
This crab-tastic feast supports two amazing causes: CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, so every bite (and every bid) makes a difference!
Don’t wait—tickets must be purchased by Thursday morning! No tickets will be sold at the door, so grab yours now to secure your spot.
Purchase Tickets Here >>
Sponsorship Opportunities (ends 1/29) >>
Help California Wildfire Victims – Donate Now!
More than 100,000 Los Angeles residents have been displaced by one of the most devastating wildfires in California’s history. The need for immediate assistance is critical to help families recover and rebuild.
You can make a difference by supporting the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. Now through January 31, 2025, 100% of donations designated for California wildfire relief will go directly to helping victims and recovery efforts.
Give now:
• “Read more” and scan the QR code
• Text RRFCAStrong to 71777
• Visit rrf.realtor
Every donation brings hope and relief. Please share and support today!
CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12
Achieve Extraordinary Results with Tony Robbins’ Top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Join us live on Zoom next Wed., Feb. 12, from 10 – 11:30am, for an exclusive FREE session designed to help you create lasting change and reach new heights in your personal and professional life.
As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and an expert in Peak Performance, leadership, and the psychology of achievement, Stu will guide you through a transformative three-step process to overcome obstacles and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn powerful strategies, develop an unshakable mindset, and define clear goals for a more fulfilling life!
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New Quick Guide: Price Gouging Limits During State of Emergency
C.A.R. Legal has created an urgent Quick Guide on Price Gouging Law and Residential Rental Properties. Under the price gouging law, rental prices, like most goods and services, cannot be increased by more than 10% during a declared State of Emergency (DSOE). It is illegal for any individual, business, or entity to raise rental prices above this 10% threshold for both existing and prospective tenants. Violators of this law may face up to one year in jail and a $10,000 fine. Civil penalties can also apply, with fines up to $2,500 per violation and potential restitution.
Read More >>
Important Updates to MLS Rules and Regulations – Effective January 27
To maintain the highest standards of efficiency, fairness, and usability within our MLS platform, new changes to the MLS Rules and Regulations took effect on January 27. The updates are designed to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and better support the needs of our members.
The rules affected are:
10.1.1 Coming Soon Listings
11.5 Photographs on MLS
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New FCC Rule on Telemarketing and Texting
Attention real estate professionals: A new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule took effect on January 27, 2025, which impacts how telemarketing calls and texts can be used to promote your real estate services.
Under this rule, agents and brokers must obtain direct consent from consumers (known as “1-to-1 consent”) before using an automatic telephone dialing system (ATDS) or sending artificial or prerecorded voice messages.
Telemarketing and texting can remain an effective way to connect with potential clients, but it’s essential to comply with these updated regulations to avoid penalties.
Now is the time to review your current marketing practices, update your consent collection methods, and ensure your approach aligns with the new requirements.
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